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Santa Barbara to Cardiff-by-the-Sea buses

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Trip Overview

The bus between Santa Barbara and Cardiff-by-the-Sea takes 16h 19m. The bus runs, on average, 4 times per week from Santa Barbara to Cardiff-by-the-Sea. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

16h 19m
Duration
205 mi
Distance
4 times a week
Frequency

Santa Barbara to Cardiff-by-the-Sea bus times

Buses run 4 times a week between Santa Barbara and Cardiff-by-the-Sea. The earliest departure is at 1:50 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Santa Barbara is at 1:50 PM which arrives into Cardiff-by-the-Sea at 6:09 AM. All services require a transfer at Los Angeles Union Station and take an average of 16h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Flixbus USAAmtrakNorth County Transit16h 19m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    Flixbus USAAmtrakNorth County Transit16h 19m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    Flixbus USAAmtrakNorth County Transit16h 19m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Santa Barbara to Cardiff-by-the-Sea? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Santa Barbara to Cardiff-by-the-Sea.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 204.5 mi
  • Duration: 16h 19m

What companies run services between Santa Barbara, CA, USA and Cardiff-by-the-Sea, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Hwy 101 & Chesterfield Dr via Los Angeles Union Station, Los Angeles, Solana Beach Amtrak Station, and Hwy 101 & Lomas Santa Fe Dr in around 6h 36m.

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